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After the Storm: A Scranton Citizen’s Guide to Storm-water Management

What is Storm-water Runoff? Storm-water runoff occurs when rain or snowmelt causes precipitation to flow over the ground. Driveways,...

September 7, 2023

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City of Scranton Announces 2023 Fall Pop-Up City Halls

Due to the success of this summer’s pop-ups, the City of Scranton is extending this years program through September. We encourage...

August 29, 2023

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Proposed 2024 Capital Budget

See below the proposed 2024 Capital Budget...

August 28, 2023

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Scranton Hosts Mayors Innovation Project Summer 2023 Meeting

This week, August 9th-11th, Mayor Paige G. Cognetti welcomed city representatives, policy experts, and over 30 mayors from across the...

August 14, 2023

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Cognetti Family Welcomes Daughter

Mayor Paige G. Cognetti and her husband Ryan welcomed their second child, Brooke Anne Cognetti, on August 2. Mom and baby are both doing...

August 9, 2023

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Urban Heat Island Campaign Launch

The City of Scranton, along with NOAA and other local, regional, and state partners, will be participating in the NOAA Urban Heat Island...

July 26, 2023

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Scranton ARPA Façade Grant Inspires North Scranton Revitalization

Central Station Marketplace and Antiques owners Mary and Ed Beck recently transformed the entrance to their North Scranton business with...

July 12, 2023

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City of Scranton Reduces Building Permit Fees, Further Cutting Red Tape to Unlock City’s Growth

On Thursday, June 29, Mayor Paige G. Cognetti signed new legislation passed through Scranton City Council reducing building permit fees for...

July 11, 2023

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2023 State of the City | Scranton By the Numbers

On July 6, 2023, Mayor Paige Cognetti & cabinet members delivered a State of the City Address. Watch the remarks here: Thanks to city...

July 7, 2023

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City of Scranton Announces Summer 2023 Pop-Up City Halls

The City of Scranton is excited to announce the schedule for this summer’s Pop-Up City Halls. Starting July 7, 2023, and continuing all...

July 5, 2023

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